“I am now going to focus on Cadwell Park which is one of my favourite races of the season. Last year we had two podiums and the test there a few weeks ago was really good so I’m confident we can have a good weekend there.”

The series calls at the Louth-based Honda Racing’s home track of Cadwell Park on August 20 when O’Halloran will be seeking two top results to maintain his place in the top six to go through to the end-of-season title shoot-out.